Growing Salvia - Tips On Growing And Caring For Different Types Of Salvia

All salvias thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Many varieties (typically those with light-colored flowers) will also do well in part-shade, but flowering will be reduced. A south-facing location is ideal. Salvias look great when planted in groupings of three or more.

1. When should you cut back Salvias?
2. Do Salvias need deadheading?
3. Do Salvias spread?
4. How do you take care of Salvias in the winter?
5. Do you cut Salvias back in winter?
6. How do you take care of Salvias?
7. How do you propagate Salvias?

When should you cut back Salvias?

I give them their “more intense” pruning in late fall or early winter and lighter ones in late spring and mid summer. Be sure to take out any growth which has died over the winter. If you don't give these salvias some type of pruning they will get extremely woody and won't repeat bloom like you want them to.

Do Salvias need deadheading?

Thankfully, no; Some obliging plants do not need deadheading. Typically fuchsias, bedding lobelia and salvias either don't set much seed or neatly deadhead themselves. Do not remove the faded flowers on plants that produce seed loved by birds, including Rudbeckia, cornflower and sunflower.

Do Salvias spread?

While different species of salvia will vary in terms of their height and spread, these plants will generally reach heights between 2–4 feet and can have a spread of anywhere from a foot to 4 feet. Their fast growth will quickly provide you with some color and greenery in your garden.

How do you take care of Salvias in the winter?

In warmer climates, where salvia and sage plant stems remain alive throughout the winter, to rejuvenate and create fuller plants for the coming season you can cut the stems back by one-third to one-half their height in late winter or early spring.

Do you cut Salvias back in winter?

Trim sparingly when working with salvia bushes to keep them shapely. Salvia plants tend to survive well in winter. However, they grow best in warmer climates. If you grow salvia in a climate with harsh winters, consider covering the plant after trimming it.

How do you take care of Salvias?

How to Grow Salvia

1. Add a 2-inch layer of mulch around the plant to retain moisture and control weeds.
2. Water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. ...
3. Salvia really doesn't need feeding during the season.
4. To encourage continuous blooms throughout the season, deadhead spent flowers periodically.

How do you propagate Salvias?

You can either start propagating salvia from cuttings by placing them in water or by putting them in soil. If you opt for salvia cutting propagation in water, just put the cuttings in a vase and add a few inches (8 cm.) of water. After a few weeks, you'll see roots growing.